Renate Else Sie, 83, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday the 13th of December. The beloved wife of David Sie, Renate will be sorely missed by her daughter Sirka Sie and son David Sie. Renate worked tirelessly for her family providing a warm, caring, and nurturing home full of love. An exceptional homemaker, and bridge player, she will be fondly remembered for her prolific Christmas baking, and generosity within her community. Hindered in her later years with illness she will always be remembered for quick wit, love of a good tune, grace on the dance floor, unwavering love for her family, and beautiful smile. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Stratford General Hospital through the James A. Rutherford Funeral Home, 156 Albert Street, Stratford by calling 519-271-5062. In Renate’s memory, a Book of Memories is online at www.jarfh.com